Both teams shot well - UTEP (12-11, 4-6 Conference USA) shot 56 percent from the field and made 11 of 18 3-point attempts, while Marshall (11-12, 7-3) made 53.5 percent and 11 of 28 from beyond the arc.

Close throughout, Marshall led by one, 108-107, with 1:08 to go after a pair of free throws by Elmore - but the Thundering Herd didn't score again, missing their last four shots. UTEP made 5 of 8 from the line in the last 51 seconds.

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